Patients lack of appetite and weight loss

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During an annual visit, the family of an older adult expresses concern over the patient's lack of appetite and weight loss. The patient has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and work up reveals no additional medical causes for weight loss is identified. In approaching care for this patient which of the following would be MOST accurate? During an annual visit, the family of an older adult expresses concern over the patient's lack of appetite and weight loss. The patient has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and work up reveals no additional medical causes for weight loss is identified. In approaching care for this patient which of the following would be MOST accurate? Medications with FDA approval for weight loss in older adults can be used Social isolation may impact nutritional status A serum albumin is a sensitive and specific indicator malnutrition Nutritional supplements can improve quality of life and functional statusDuring an annual visit, the family of an older adult expresses concern over the patient's lack of appetite and weight loss. The patient has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and work up reveals no additional medical causes for weight loss is identified. In approaching care for this patient which of.

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